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 08/02/2013, 11:12 PM
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We've been invited to a dinner party to celebrate the Chinese New year tomorrow night by some Taiwanese that work for DH.
I never been to anything like this before but I'd assume that they would have some traditions. So is there something that I should or should not take? What should we expect? What should we wear? Are there any no no's? Or am I just over thinking this? |
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08/02/2013, 11:40 PM
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Take oranges!
No seriously they bring good luck and you take oranges (or tangerines) when visiting at New Year. And wear red, it's the colour of good luck  |
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08/02/2013, 11:44 PM
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They won't have any expectations on you to follow traditions, as you're Westerners. They just want to share theirs with you. I really wouldn't try too hard, just be really interested and polite about everything and show that you're enjoying it!
Having said that, take a big box of Ferrero Rochers  Everyone brings boxes of chocolate or biscuits to exchange at this time of year.
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08/02/2013, 11:47 PM
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Maybe don't wear all white or black - think they are funeral colors or something?
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08/02/2013, 11:57 PM
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Yeah, they are.
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09/02/2013, 12:14 AM
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QUOTE (howdo @ 09/02/2013, 12:40 AM)  Take oranges! No seriously they bring good luck and you take oranges (or tangerines) when visiting at New Year. And wear red, it's the colour of good luck Bring even number of mandarins/tangerines/oranges. 2 is ideal really, because 4 in Chinese sounds like death. Usually your host will give you a couple of mandarins as you leave. |
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09/02/2013, 05:34 AM
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QUOTE (Procrastinator5000 @ 08/02/2013, 11:44 PM) Having said that, take a big box of Ferrero Rochers Everyone brings boxes of chocolate or biscuits to exchange at this time of year. |
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09/02/2013, 07:25 AM
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QUOTE (CallMeProtart @ 09/02/2013, 12:47 AM) Maybe don't wear all white or black - think they are funeral colors or something? Oh crap, we have been invited out to have dinner with one of DH's clients tonight to celebrate with them. I only have a black and white dress that fits me that would be appropriate for a Chinese restaurant (33weeks preg) oh crap, better go shopping.
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09/02/2013, 10:11 AM
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Thanks for your replies. Do you think a pink dress will be ok?
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09/02/2013, 10:48 AM
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its just our immediate family this cny
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